Leana Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEE-nah / ˈliːnəHebrew; Irish
Meaning
Hebrew: 'delicate'; Irish: 'light'
Historical & Cultural Background
Leana is a name with roots in both Hebrew and Irish cultures. In Hebrew, it is often associated with delicacy and tenderness. The Irish variant connects to themes of light and brightness. The name has gained popularity in various cultures over time.
Trend Summary
Leana has seen a steady but modest presence in U.S. baby name rankings.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lena
- Leena
International Variants
- Leena (Finnish)
- Lena (German)
- Lina (Arabic)
Famous people named Leana
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Fictional characters named Leana
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leana was first seen in the United States in 1880. Leana has ranked as high as #1252 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Leana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Leana (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 17 | |
| CA | 11 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1904 | 20 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1910 | 19 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 20 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 22 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 35 |
| 1919 | 22 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 32 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1928 | 25 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 19 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 18 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 24 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 29 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 27 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 28 |
| 1959 | 29 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1963 | 35 |
| 1964 | 22 |
| 1965 | 24 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1969 | 31 |
| 1970 | 36 |
| 1971 | 38 |
| 1972 | 37 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 40 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1976 | 43 |
| 1977 | 40 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 46 |
| 1980 | 52 |
| 1981 | 44 |
| 1982 | 48 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 54 |
| 1985 | 56 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1987 | 45 |
| 1988 | 68 |
| 1989 | 66 |
| 1990 | 78 |
| 1991 | 70 |
| 1992 | 68 |
| 1993 | 56 |
| 1994 | 57 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 69 |
| 1997 | 68 |
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1999 | 63 |
| 2000 | 70 |
| 2001 | 60 |
| 2002 | 77 |
| 2003 | 81 |
| 2004 | 64 |
| 2005 | 92 |
| 2006 | 97 |
| 2007 | 72 |
| 2008 | 97 |
| 2009 | 96 |
| 2010 | 100 |
| 2011 | 77 |
| 2012 | 74 |
| 2013 | 92 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 65 |
| 2017 | 74 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2020 | 77 |
| 2021 | 59 |
| 2022 | 73 |
| 2023 | 73 |
| 2024 | 90 |